Mildred Bourisaw

January 13, 2021

Mildred Marie (Thebeau) Bourisaw of Farmington was born November 11, 1939 in Cadet, daughter to the late Nicholas and Alice (Bourisaw) Thebeau. Mildred departed this life Saturday, January 2, 2021 having reached the age of 81 years, 1 month and 22 days.

Mildred was united in marriage to the late Paul Bourisaw and later to James “Jim” Robison. Both were called to their heavenly home and she shared many wonderful memories with them.

Mildred is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Reed and husband Stuart of Dittmer, Donna Coffman of Cadet, Mary Drury and husband Kem of Park Hills, Susie Smith and husband Mike of Troy; sister, Norma Jean Coleman and husband Vincent of Potosi; brother, Russell Thebeau and wife Ann of Saint Louis; honorary son, Jason (Lindsey) Thebeau; sister-in-law, Rita Thebeau of Cadet; grandchildren, Ashley (Kodie) Miller, Justin (Autumn) Aubuchon, Nick (Lisa) Turnbough, Brandon (Hannah) Coffman, Cassidy Smith, Joe Reed, Rachel Reed; great great grandchildren, Blayne, Colton, Aurora, Kayden, Kase, Asher, Julian, Lillian, Ruby and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and loving husbands, Paul and Jim, Mildred was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard Thebeau, James “Blue” Thebeau, Paul Thebeau and son-in-law, Kenneth Coffman.

Mildred was a dear friend to all and her smile could light up a room. She loved people and was there to help others in need, no matter the task. She loved to play bingo, cards, go to the casino and listen to music. Her most favorite pastime was the St. Louis Cardinals. She never missed a game and always kept up with them from spring training to the end of the season. She was a loving mother, wife, sister and grandma who lived life to its fullest. She will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Visitation for Mildred was held Wednesday, January 6th from 3-8 P.M. at Moore Funeral Home in Potosi.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 7th at 10 A.M. at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines with Fr. Tony Dattilo officiating.

Burial and final prayers took place at St. Joachim Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Justin Aubuchon, Nick Turnbough, Brandon Coffman, Blayne Nixon, Jason Thebeau, Joe Reed, Kodie Williams, Dalton LaRue and honorary pallbearer Colton Nixon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association.

All services were under the care and direction of Moore Funeral Home in Potosi.